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Paper and print still drive the modern world
In celebration of International Print Day on 26 October, Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) discusses the vital roles that paper and print play in society, as well as their role in environmental sustainability. Since the invention of the movable mass printing press by German goldsmith Johannes […]
President Ramaphosa opens Sappi Saiccor mill expansion and environmental upgrade project – increased foreign earnings for South Africa
Largest expansion and environmental upgrade project in over 80 years undertaken by Sappi in South Africa Significant contribution to Sappi’s decarbonisation commitments Additional R1 billion per annum direct contribution to the KZN economy Strengthens South Africa’s role as key global supplier of Lyocell, the fibre of the future for sustainable textiles A mammoth expansion and […]
Why South African businesses going paperless can do more harm than good
With South Africa celebrating Arbor Month in September, it is a good time to appreciate the role that all trees play in greening our cities, as a food source, in providing timber for construction, as a fuel and, of course, as paper, packaging and tissue. When it comes to paper, however, there is a still […]
PAMSA announces South African paper production and recycling statistics
JOHANNESBURG – August 10, 2022 – South Africa recycled 1.15 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging in 2021, representing a paper recovery rate of 61.4%. “The 2021 recovery rate reflects a 9% drop on the previous year, which can be attributed to Covid-disrupted supply chains coming out of 2020 and into 2021, as well […]
Young, green innovators invited to enter Blue Sky Awards
Young researchers and innovators who are focused on greener, sustainable innovations using forest-based science are invited to enter the South African round of the global Blue Sky Awards by 31 July. The awards aim to reward pioneering work such as transforming wood-based raw materials into novel products, improving forestry techniques or pulping processes, or contributing […]
Paper industry association ups its Master of Chemical Engineering bursary to R320 000
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has announced that its bursary and research programme is now open for applications for the 2023/2024 intake. The programme, which offers R320 000 per student over two years, provides a limited number of eligible Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering) final year students and graduates with the opportunity […]
EARTH DAY 2022 – A climate case for wood, pulp and paper
Media Releases, Member Releases
It’s fair to assume that most people, when considering ways to fight climate change, don’t immediately think of forestry. But there is a unique climate case for sustainable wood – it is the only material that can naturally and significantly decarbonise our planet by driving down demand for illegally harvested wood, and provide functional alternatives […]
Earth Day 2022: Invest in our Planet
Media Releases, Member Releases
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 and since then has grown into one of the largest environmental movements working with 50,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet.The current drive is to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century to keep the global temperature below 1.5°C. That will […]
Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards for the Global Forest Products Sector 2022-2023
THEME: Building a Lower Carbon Economy with Climate Positive Forestry and Forest Products The Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards is a global competition for students and young researchers who are passionate about forest-based science, products using forest-based raw materials, process improvements, climate positive forestry and forest products, clean manufacturing, the forest bioeconomy or other […]
Sappi – Providing Exciting Careers for Engineers 
Engineering Talent Pipeline Sappi has launched an exciting campaign to encourage skilled engineers and production specialists to join its growing team, to help reach its objectives of pursuing a circular economy. Besides a number of current vacancies in various fields, the company is also building up a database of talent for apportionments into the future. […]
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Paper and print still drive the modern world
In celebration of International Print Day on 26 October, Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) discusses the vital roles that paper and print play in society, as well as their role in environmental sustainability. Since the invention of the movable mass printing press by German goldsmith Johannes […]
President Ramaphosa opens Sappi Saiccor mill expansion and environmental upgrade project – increased foreign earnings for South Africa
Largest expansion and environmental upgrade project in over 80 years undertaken by Sappi in South Africa Significant contribution to Sappi’s decarbonisation commitments Additional R1 billion per annum direct contribution to the KZN economy Strengthens South Africa’s role as key global supplier of Lyocell, the fibre of the future for sustainable textiles A mammoth expansion and […]
Why South African businesses going paperless can do more harm than good
With South Africa celebrating Arbor Month in September, it is a good time to appreciate the role that all trees play in greening our cities, as a food source, in providing timber for construction, as a fuel and, of course, as paper, packaging and tissue. When it comes to paper, however, there is a still […]
PAMSA announces South African paper production and recycling statistics
JOHANNESBURG – August 10, 2022 – South Africa recycled 1.15 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging in 2021, representing a paper recovery rate of 61.4%. “The 2021 recovery rate reflects a 9% drop on the previous year, which can be attributed to Covid-disrupted supply chains coming out of 2020 and into 2021, as well […]
Young, green innovators invited to enter Blue Sky Awards
Young researchers and innovators who are focused on greener, sustainable innovations using forest-based science are invited to enter the South African round of the global Blue Sky Awards by 31 July. The awards aim to reward pioneering work such as transforming wood-based raw materials into novel products, improving forestry techniques or pulping processes, or contributing […]
Paper industry association ups its Master of Chemical Engineering bursary to R320 000
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has announced that its bursary and research programme is now open for applications for the 2023/2024 intake. The programme, which offers R320 000 per student over two years, provides a limited number of eligible Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering) final year students and graduates with the opportunity […]
EARTH DAY 2022 – A climate case for wood, pulp and paper
Media Releases, Member Releases
It’s fair to assume that most people, when considering ways to fight climate change, don’t immediately think of forestry. But there is a unique climate case for sustainable wood – it is the only material that can naturally and significantly decarbonise our planet by driving down demand for illegally harvested wood, and provide functional alternatives […]
Earth Day 2022: Invest in our Planet
Media Releases, Member Releases
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 and since then has grown into one of the largest environmental movements working with 50,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet.The current drive is to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century to keep the global temperature below 1.5°C. That will […]
Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards for the Global Forest Products Sector 2022-2023
THEME: Building a Lower Carbon Economy with Climate Positive Forestry and Forest Products The Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards is a global competition for students and young researchers who are passionate about forest-based science, products using forest-based raw materials, process improvements, climate positive forestry and forest products, clean manufacturing, the forest bioeconomy or other […]
Sappi – Providing Exciting Careers for Engineers 
Engineering Talent Pipeline Sappi has launched an exciting campaign to encourage skilled engineers and production specialists to join its growing team, to help reach its objectives of pursuing a circular economy. Besides a number of current vacancies in various fields, the company is also building up a database of talent for apportionments into the future. […]